AtomStack A70 Max vs Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W
Verdict
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The AtomStack A70 Max costs about $260 less at list price.
The AtomStack A70 Max is best for
Makers and small shops who mainly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and have a garage or workshop with proper extraction.The Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is best for
Makers and small shops who mostly cut thick wood and dark acrylic and want that power in a Class 1 box rather than an open frame.Specs and scores side by side
| AtomStack A70 Max | Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W | |
|---|---|---|
| Laser type | Diode laser | Diode laser |
| Form | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Optical power | 70 W | 60 W |
| Work area | 850 × 800 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Max speed | 400 mm/s (24,000 mm/min) | About 417 mm/s (25,000 mm/min, maker claim) |
| Air assist | Included | Included |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Safety | Open frame with an exposed Class 4 beam; flame alarm, emergency stop button and gyroscope tilt detection; enclosure sold separately | Class 1 (FDA) enclosure with lid-open stop, flame, airflow and dirty-lens monitoring, tilt and drop stop, emergency stop button and key lock; safety goggles included |
| Weight | 19 kg | 19.51 kg |
| Price | $1,639 | $1,899 |
| Overall score | 70 | 74 |
| Power score | 88 | 86 |
| Speed score | 60 | 60 |
| Ease score | 62 | 72 |
| Safety score | 38 | 88 |
| Value score | 68 | 68 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the AtomStack A70 Max or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
On our scores the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W comes out ahead, 74 to 70. The AtomStack A70 Max is a 70 W diode laser with a 850 × 800 mm work area; the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W is a 60 W diode laser with 400 × 400 mm. The AtomStack A70 Max costs about $260 less at list price.
Which is cheaper, the AtomStack A70 Max or the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W?
At list price the AtomStack A70 Max ($1,639) costs less than the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W ($1,899).
How we rank: by our own scores for power, speed, ease of use, safety and value, from the maker's published specs and independent tests where they exist. Some links earn us a commission (for example TwoTrees, SainSmart, Gweike and Amazon). That never changes a score or the order of a list (disclosure).